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So you want to be a programmer? Or maybe you just want to be able
to make your computer do what YOU want for a change? Maybe you
enjoy the challenge of identifying a problem and solving it. If
programming intrigues you for whatever reason, Beginning
Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is like
having a starter programming library all in one handy, if beefy,
book.

In this practical guide, you’ll find out about compiling,
algorithms, best practices, debugging your programs, and much more.
The concepts are illustrated in several different programming
languages, so you’ll get a feel for the variety of languages
and the needs they fill. Seven minibooks cover:

Getting started

Programming basics

Data structures

Algorithms

Web programming

Programming language syntax

Applications

Beginning Programming All-In-One Desk Reference For
Dummies shows you how to decide what you want your program to
do, turn your instructions into “machine language” that
the computer understands, use programming best practices, explore
the “how” and “why” of data structuring,
and more. You’ll even get a look into various applications
like database management, bioinformatics, computer security, and
artificial intelligence. Soon you’ll realize that —
wow! You’re a programmer!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of eBook file.